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1995 Pontiac Grand Prix

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Grand Prix.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Electric is an electric passenger car representing GM's early ventures into zero-emission vehicles during a period of intense experimentation with EV technology, and it carries 213 total owner complaints recorded across its model span alongside four safety recalls issued over the years; the most frequently cited issue among these complaints centered on service brake hydraulic systems, a notable concern for any vehicle but particularly so for one relying on regenerative braking technology still in its infancy. Looking at the broader Grand Prix lineage from 1990 to 2008, this 1995 model falls squarely in the middle of the model's complaint trajectory, with the electric variant sitting between the remarkably low 102 complaints logged for the 1996 model year—the best in the entire range—and the peak of 859 complaints recorded for 1997, suggesting that while the 1995 EV experienced moderate reliability issues typical of first-generation electric vehicles, it performed more favorably than the significantly troubled years that followed.

Model year19951975

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 19425079. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19425079 alt 25325404
Engine air filter19166106
Fuel filter25121293 discontinued
Spark plug19302728 alt 5614197
Front wiper blades10093142
Thermostat24507563 alt 10226107

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height52.8 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Curb weight3291 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 57.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)65/35

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidUSE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeGM part number 12345923 or equivalent.
Oil Capacity8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number78

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket80 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle148 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.039 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.039 in / 0.433 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.987 in / 0.385 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate)
Every 15,000 miTiming Belt (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel System (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner Assembly (inspect)
At 60,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix sits in a relatively quiet early portion of the model run, with 213 complaints, 4 recalls, 1 investigation, and 59 TSBs. Complaints declined from 1994's 258 but were more than double the 102 reported in 1996, while recalls doubled from the 2 seen in both adjacent years. The leading complaint categories were Service Brakes, Hydraulic (38) and Power Train (27), with 22 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Across the broader generation, federal filings remained moderate through the mid-1990s before a dramatic spike in 1997 with 859 complaints and 9 recalls, making 1995 part of the pre-spike lull. Given its lower complaint volume compared with 1994 and 1997, modest recall count, and position before the major 1997 surge, the 1995 model year appears to be one of the more favorable used-buying choices within this generation, provided a pre-purchase inspection addresses the brake and powertrain concerns reflected in the complaint data.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
59
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
213
Owner complaints
22 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 213 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic38
Power Train27
Exterior Lighting16
Visibility15
Air Bags13
Electrical System12
Engine & Engine Cooling11
Vehicle Speed Control11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07E021000Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief DevicesReported 12/03/2007

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE… Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

97V017000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/WiringReported 11/02/1997

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 59 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP4723F2022-01-14Service Brakes, HydraulicThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIP4723D2020-01-31Electrical SystemThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
19NA2732019-12-02Electrical SystemThis informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to…
PIC4696E2019-11-22EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
17NA0732019-09-18EquipmentThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 batteryEngine oil filter 19425079Engine air filter 19166106Fuel filter 25121293Spark plug 19302728

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1995 Grand Prix have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.